Crime Stoppers seeks help with robbery

Crime Stoppers of Sangamon and Menard Counties is seeking information this week on a robbery at Dollar General, 3059 S. Dirksen Parkway.

An unidentified man walked into the business about 9:35 p.m. Saturday and demanded money from an employee. No weapon was displayed or implied. After obtaining money from the cash register, the man left on foot heading north. Authorities said he might have gotten into a car.

The man was described as black and short. He was dressed all in black and was wearing a hooded jacket, gloves and a black mask.

People with information on this or other crimes can submit tips anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at 788-8427, or they can submit a tip online at www.cashfortips.us. Tips can also be sent by text. Type TIP672 plus a message and send to CRIMES. Informants are eligible for cash rewards of up to $1,000.